Hyogo Pref. Square mound

Yamanokoshi Kofun

Also known as: Danjozan Kofun Tomb No.3
LocationHyogo Pref.
ShapeSquare mound
Mound length50 m
PeriodMid 5th c.

Overview

A square mound just east of Danjozan in Mikunino, Himeji. Its exposed chest-style sarcophagus shows the Harima chieftains' Tatsuyama-stone coffin tradition; the mound's north half is leveled.

Finds & research

Exposed Tatsuyama-stone chest sarcophagus; animal-band mirror, beads, blades.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A square mound ~50m per side (or ~60m, 7m high) — among Harima's largest — built in the mid-5th century. A composite chest-style sarcophagus of Tatsuyama stone was set directly at the summit and remains exposed. Finds included an animal-band mirror (16.4cm), beads, and blades. Presumed the successor chieftain to Danjozan (id:587).
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Tomb No.3 of the National Historic Site "Danjozan Kofun and Tombs 1–3" (1921).

Field notes

Walkable from JR Gochaku Station; usually visited together with Danjozan (id:587).

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Sources

姫路市Wikipedia

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